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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins has never returned a kick in the NFL. However, that did not stop him from partaking in the special teams drills during organized team activities. Kansas City has never been shy about looking into all their options on special teams. According to ESPN’s Adam Teicher, it appears Watkins was […]

Through the last several months, the Houston Texans have had two of their top talents on both sides of the ball in quarterback Deshaun Watson and defensive end J.J. Watt on the mend from respective significant injuries. During that time, the two have continued to rehab together over much of the offseason. According to Aaron […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made headlines when he criticized the team’s decision to select another quarterback in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has since reached out to Mason Rudolph, but it appears he is not the only quarterback on the team who felt indifferent toward the situation. The biggest story of the 2017 NFL […]

One of the key areas that the Seattle Seahawks struggled with offensively last season was their lack of a legitimate running game. This was further emphasized with issues up front on the offensive line, which put more pressure on Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to lead the charge. Since the end of the 2017 season, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs kickstarted the offseason by trading long-time starting quarterback Alex Smith in favor of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Unfortunately, Mahomes has seemingly gotten off to a rough start at organized team activities. Despite his struggles, head coach Andy Reid admits the staff has been throwing a lot at the young gunslinger. That said, Reid […]

Earlier this offseason, the Dallas Cowboys underwent some major changes to the roster at the wide receiver position, parting ways with former Pro Bowler Dez Bryant after eight seasons. The team added more talent to the spot through free agency and this year’s draft. There is no clarity in terms of how the Cowboys will go […]

Earlier this week, the NFL announced the implementation of a rule that requires players to stand for the National Anthem prior to the start of games if they come onto the field. It has sparked plenty of conversation around the league concerning the new regulation. President Donald Trump chimed in to support the new rule […]

Another year, another record-breaking contract for a star quarterback. This has become a theme of late, with the latest being rewarded to 2016 MVP and Atlanta Falcons signal-caller Matt Ryan. His deal, which netted him $150 million over five years with $100 million guaranteed, likely won’t remain on top for long thanks to Aaron Rodgers. […]

One of the areas on the roster that the Baltimore Ravens decided to shake up this NFL offseason was at the wide receiver position with several new faces in the fray. This was headlined by the signing of former Oakland Raiders wideout Michael Crabtree on a three-year, $21 million deal. It hasn’t taken long for Crabtree […]

The Oakland Raiders added more fuel to their already fiery rivalry with the Kansas City Chiefs after they signed Chiefs great Derrick Johnson this offseason. Raiders coach Jon Gruden believes Johnson’s addition will be a huge game-changer for the team’s defense. “We feel like we have solidified the middle of our defense big time,” Gruden […]

Since the Pittsburgh Steelers designated the franchise tag onto star running back Le’Veon Bell for the second straight NFL offseason, there has yet to be any significant talk toward working out a new long-term extension prior to the July 16 deadline. This has led to the belief that Bell could be heading into a similar […]

In the last few weeks, there has been growing chatter around soon-to-be-inducted Hall of Famer Terrell Owens making the push toward a possible NFL comeback attempt. Owens fed into that chatter on Thursday taking to social media to state that he has a major announcement concerning a potential return. The 44-year-old put all of the […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay was mic’d up for the start of OTAs, and he seemed pretty pumped up to be back on the football field. McVay sounded particularly excited by new Rams receiver Brandin Cooks as he gushed multiple times to his assistants about Cooks’ “awesome” speed. “Wooo! It’s good to be […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence could have opted to hold out and exert more leverage to get a long-term contract this offseason like what many other stars are doing at the moment. But instead of going that route, Lawrence chose to sign his franchise tender without much hesitation. So why did Lawrence do what […]

The Dallas Cowboys will head into the 2018 NFL season with high hopes of bouncing back after a difficult 2017 campaign which resulted in a 9-7 record without a playoff berth. Although the team will be without the recently released Dez Bryant and retired tight end Jason Witten, star running back Ezekiel Elliott will be […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ infamous loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 49 — with Malcolm Butler intercepting Russell Wilson at the goal-line in the final seconds — will go down as one of, if not the most incredible endings in Super Bowl history. It may also prove to be the most impactful moment […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement had quite the rookie season in 2017. After going undrafted, he steadily worked his way up the depth chart in Philly. He then played a crucial part in the team’s Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots as he had 100 receiving yards and a touchdown. Clement wants […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams is currently in trouble with the law after being arrested on suspicion of public intoxication over the weekend. Williams has pleaded his innocence regarding the whole incident, but that’s still for the court to decide. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones admits he doesn’t know the full extent of the details […]

The absence of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the team’s OTAs has been a big talking point over the past few days. Some have speculated that Brady not showing up should be considered a “red flag” which should be concerning to the Patriots. However, Hall of Fame cornerback turned TV analyst Deion Sanders […]

It goes without saying that Oakland Raiders’ cornerback Gareon Conley has had a rough start to his career. Fortunately, head coach Jon Gruden still has big plans for him in the 2018 NFL season. Ever since his arrival, Gruden has raved about Conley’s potential as a shutdown corner. According to Tyler Green of Silver and Black Pride, he […]

The Dallas Cowboys have plans for recent acquisition Tavon Austin. The former Los Angeles Ram has been used primarily as a wide receiver for his entire NFL career, but the Cowboys plan to transition him into a “web-back” role which Lance Dunbar previously filled. Most wide receivers would probably be resistant to a position change […]

The Oakland Raiders’ offense endured a disastrous year during the 2017 campaign. As a result, they bolstered their offense with a number of proven options in both the passing game and the run game. Among the notable additions was the signing of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin. According to Levi Damien of […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas still hasn’t reported to the team’s voluntary offseason programs as he continues to wait for a new contract. But it doesn’t appear as if his current absence will extend to the mandatory part of the offseason. According to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has […]

The Green Bay Packers made some major changes to their offense this offseason. It appears they were not finished looking for ways to bolster their personnel during organized team activities. Following an eventful offseason, former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis found himself as a free agent. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, he has found a […]

Since suffering a torn ACL last August, it has been a long road to recovery for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith in his attempt to get back on the field this offseason. In the weeks that followed his signing with the Saints, the organization has been quite optimistic about his health and availability […]

Shortly following the Buffalo Bills loss in the NFC Wild Card round in the NFL playoffs, veteran wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin underwent surgery to repair his meniscus. It was an injury that had given him issues throughout the 2017 season that limited his effectiveness on the field. In the months following the surgery, Benjamin has […]

It has been a long road to recovery for Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill from a torn ACL that he suffered last August that forced him to miss the entire 2017 season. Tannehill has since been on track to get back on the field this upcoming season as he has returned to the practice field this […]

It has been nothing short of a difficult start to his NFL career for Chicago Bears wide receiver Kevin White through his first three years in the league as injuries have plagued him. However, White finally appears to be on track to get back on the field in the 2018 campaign where he could make […]

In the last few weeks, soon-to-be-inducted Hall of Famer Terrell Owens has been working his way toward making a comeback in the NFL. He has kept his name in the mix after he had reportedly taken the field for the Cleveland Browns to help former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen during his pre-draft workout. Owens has […]

On Wednesday, the NFL announced the decision to put in place a new policy concerning the National Anthem that requires all players on the sidelines to stand. Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that the regulation had a unanimous vote across the board from the owners to put that rule in place ahead of the 2018 season. […]

The New Orleans Saints are set to be without one of their star running backs in Mark Ingram for the first month of the season after he was suspended by the league four games for violating the league’s drug policy. This has led to Ingram being notably absent from the team’s voluntary workouts this week, but […]

Since the Baltimore Ravens moved up to the back end of the first round of this year’s draft to take Louisville’s Lamar Jackson, Joe Flacco’s long-term standing with the team has been a topic of conversation. This created the perception that Flacco could be feeling a little uneasy by the situation of having a young […]

Since the NFL made the decision to implement new rules requiring standing on the field during the playing of the National Anthem, there has been plenty of commentary on the matter. This includes president Donald Trump discussing the change, saying he believes anyone that doesn’t stand for the National Anthem should leave the country. Denver Broncos […]

Prior to the Cleveland Browns acquiring veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor from the Buffalo Bills via a trade this offseason, the team reportedly went after after reigning Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles. They fell short of seriously getting the Eagles to consider sending him to Cleveland. The Browns instead decided to bring in Taylor, and the […]

Since the Buffalo Bills decided to move up in the first round of this year’s draft to take former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen, the focus has been on when he’ll make his regular season debut for the franchise. It appears that he will start at the bottom of the depth chart, working with the third […]

The Arizona Cardinals are one of a handful of teams heading into training camp with a young quarterback in the mix that could vie for the starting job in 2018. The front office moved up in the first round of this year’s draft to snag former UCLA standout Josh Rosen to be their long-term answer under […]

After a disappointing final season with the Los Angeles Rams, speedy wide receiver Tavon Austin has an opportunity for redemption with the Dallas Cowboys in 2018. Austin was traded to America’s Team last month, and although it was initially uncertain what role he’d play in Dallas, there’s been some clarity. Surprisingly enough, the Cowboys will […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has announced that wide receiver Zay Jones underwent knee surgery and will miss the rest of the team’s offseason program, per ESPN. McDermott added that the injury isn’t expected to jeopardize Jones’ season. Although, he did not provide a timetable for Jones’ return. Jones, 23, was the Bills’ second-round […]

With veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson now catching passes from Derek Carr on the West Coast with the Oakland Raiders, the Green Bay Packers and superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers need to adjust. Fortunately, the Packers have a talented wideout in Davante Adams that’s willing and waiting to fill the void left by Rodgers’ favorite target […]